Culture holidays
‘Nothing prepared me’: These rare, ‘wretched beauties’ will break your heart
Animals Asia grants limited access to visitors who want to help bring a species back from the brink of extinction while ending bear bile farming in Vietnam.
- by Anabel Dean
Opinion
Opinion
The surprising new reason young people are travelling
Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.
- by Ben Groundwater
Forget banh mi and ramen: When I arrive at a destination, this is what I crave
Just as gourmands might seek out the best banh mi in Vietnam or ramen in Japan, my mission is to hunt down the iconic cakes that make a place tick.
- by Lee Tulloch
Seven hidden attractions at this hugely popular Tokyo shrine
From a seven-hectare forest to a majestic archway, Tokyo’s Meiji-Jingu shrine features hidden attractions worth lingering for.
- by Ben Groundwater
The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons
Jerez de la Frontera, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is home to three Spanish icons – flamenco, sherry, and the Carthusian breed of Andalusian horses.
- by Ben Groundwater
Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone
They’re calling it The Next Big Dry – young Australian travellers overseas turning their back on alcohol-fuelled partying and instead opting for high sobriety.
- by Sue Williams
New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do
A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.
- by Ute Junker
Collection
Tips & advice
The ultimate new global bucket list
You’ve ticked off many of the classic bucket list destinations and now you’re looking for what’s new, exciting and undiscovered. Here’s where to start.
Hidden Europe: 25 experiences that go beyond the tourist trail
You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.
- by Ben Groundwater
Red dust, salt lakes… You won’t believe where this slice of outback is
Few know about it, but just a few hours drive from Mildura, you can find Victoria’s little slice of Mad Max Country.
- by Paul Chai